Albertsons asks customers to return recalled beef

The USDA announced this morning a voluntary recall by Verns Moses Lake Meats of raw beef that may have been exposed to bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

After this recall notice, Interstate Meats, an Oregon-based ground beef supplier, notified Albertsons and several other Northwest retailers that certain product provided by Interstate meat is subject to the recall.

In response, Albertsons said it has removed these beef products from its Washington, Oregon, and northern Idaho stores.

Albertsons is asking any customers in Washington, Oregon, and northern Idaho, who purchased the following products, to return them to Albertsons stores.

  • Pre-packaged 1 lb. package of 85% lean (15% fat) ground beef with a sell-by-date of Dec. 25.

  • Pre-packaged 2 lb. package of 85% lean (15% fat) ground beef with a sell-by-date of Dec. 25.

  • Pre-packaged 1 lb. package of 85% lean (15% fat) ground beef patty with a sell-by-date of Dec. 25.

  • 91% leanest (9% fat) ground beef purchased from the Butcher Block Service Case between the dates of December 16, 2003 and December 23.

    Customers concerned about the safety or quality of any ground beef purchased at Albertsons in Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho may return it for a full refund at any Albertsons store. Albertsons announced Wednesday.

    The USDA stated there is a low likelihood the beef being voluntarily recalled contains any infectious agent, and that the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution.

    More information on BSE and this recall may be found at: www.usda.gov. Customers may also call the USDA at 1.888.MPHOTLINE.

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